BattlefieldsFrench Raid on Newhaven area 1380
Medieval

French Raid on Newhaven area 1380

1380
Sussex, England
Also known as: French attack on Seaford haven 1380
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Sussex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Newhaven area inhabitants
Forces
c. 100-150 settlement defenders
VS
Victor
French raiders
Forces
c. 200-350 French raiders
Outcome
Ouse estuary settlement raided
The Battle

History & Significance

The estuary of the Ouse was raided in 1380, with French forces using the river mouth as a point of entry to attack settlements slightly inland from the coast.

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